The Black Book

Billy Harney was born to be a cop. The son of Chicago's chief of detectives, whose twin sister is also on the force, Billy plays it by the book. Alongside Detective Kate Fenton, Billy's tempestuous, adrenaline-junkie partner, there's nothing he wouldn't sacrifice for his job. Enter Amy Lentini, a hard-charging assistant state's attorney hell-bent on making a name for herself - who suspects Billy isn't the cop he claims to be. They're about to be linked by more than their careers.

The Murder House

Number Seven Ocean Drive is a gorgeous, multimillion-dollar beachfront estate in the Hamptons, where money and privilege know no bounds. But its beautiful, gothic exterior hides a horrific past: It was the scene of a series of depraved killings that have never been solved. Neglected, empty, and rumored to be cursed, it's known as the Murder House, and locals keep their distance.

Diane M. Davis says:"Last Patterson I buy."

Publisher's Summary

He has no memory. He is returned to Washington DC where he meets the beautiful Carla, (Nancy Kwan) the woman he lives with. Yet, he doesn't remember her. "It's like sleeping with a beautiful stranger," he tells her. Carla captivates McKnight to the extent of trusting her when he shouldn't. Carla seems drawn to McKnight's power and position in the CIA, giving her a lifestyle that she couldn't have on her own. But is that all she's there for? When McKnight thinks that both the CIA and the Mafia are trying to kill him, he has two choices, fight back or run with Carla. But can he trust her? Is she on his side or helping his enemies destroy him? Perhaps his strange dreams hold the answers to his bizarre situation and the truth about Carla. Join McKnight on his mysterious adventure, as he heads towards the startling revelation.

If you like romantic thrillers such as Vertigo, Sea of Love and Obsession, you'll be captured by this whirlpool story of love, betrayal and redemption.

The plot of the book was somewhat predictable, but the performances were all fantastic. Robert Culp, Nancy Kwan, Don Stroud, Frank Sinatra Jr. and Gary Lockwood were all fantastic. This is a bit silly story wise, but is was fun. Think of it as modern "old" time radio.